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the differential between israel and africa is astronomical. many seek ref few refuge in israel. right now, we have become overwhelmed with this. we're a small society. you're seeing scenes from some of our big cities like tel aviv that have been completely overwhelmed. they simply cannot cope with these numbers. we have to find a solution for this problem. some of them will be settled in israel. some will be resettled back in third countries. we're working with the united nations on this, but it is a very painful and complex issue that israel is working on. we have ngos that are very active on the welfare of the migrants but unfortunately there is political rhetoric. there is a heated exchange as you've seen, and what we would like to do is find a way to regulate the border crossing from egypt into israel where the migrants come from. by the way they're abused along the way. it's a very sad huge tragedy. >> cenk: they have not had a welcome reception in any of those countries. i understand that. one last thing when it comes to ethiopian immigrants, they're actually jewish, and n
the differential between israel and africa is astronomical. many seek ref few refuge in israel. right now, we have become overwhelmed with this. we're a small society. you're seeing scenes from some of our big cities like tel aviv that have been completely overwhelmed. they simply cannot cope with these numbers. we have to find a solution for this problem. some of them will be settled in israel. some will be resettled back in third countries. we're working with the united nations on this, but...
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and i know you are a strong friend to israel, but there are many who are concerned about the sort of mutual saber-rattling that seems to be happening with iran and israel, and so, can you let folks know what, you know, obviously no one wants iran to have the capability of nuclear of a nuclear weapon, but will we get some -- some notice as a country if there is an effort, if israel plans on taking action? >> i'm not so sure we'll know in advance if israel decides to act, but we will know whether iran is going to move towards a nuclear weapon when they cut off the inspections that are there. these are inspections which take place, i believe every 30 days. that's not much notice, by the way, and it's not enough notice, because it would put iran on the decision course that they're going to have nuclear weapons. and in everyone's interests, in the region's interests not just israel, but there's no arab country that i know of that wants iran to have a nuclear weapon. and it would really start an arms race in that region, which could spread not only to other countries in the region, and whe
and i know you are a strong friend to israel, but there are many who are concerned about the sort of mutual saber-rattling that seems to be happening with iran and israel, and so, can you let folks know what, you know, obviously no one wants iran to have the capability of nuclear of a nuclear weapon, but will we get some -- some notice as a country if there is an effort, if israel plans on taking action? >> i'm not so sure we'll know in advance if israel decides to act, but we will know...
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i'm maintaining the treaty with israel. help me navigate through the diplomatic nightmare. >> if only mr. morsi was sophisticated as we hope you from your comments make him out to be. let's remember here, eliot. he's the accidental candidate that became president who essentially is taking orders from the guardian council of the muslim brotherhood which is far more, far more anti-israel far more emphatic in its attitude toward supporting hamas. so it's very hard to say how this all plays out. let's not impute too much so sophistication to a man who is engaged in what essentially is a delicate balancing act between his bosses in the muslim brotherhood leadership on the one hand and on the on the other hand the necessity of not alienating the multilateral donors who are -- who have to provide the funding that will give the muslim brotherhood for all intents and purposes, the capacity to deliver on the economic challenges that it faces domestically. all of the brouhaha aside, the fact of the matter is that i suspect that hamas
i'm maintaining the treaty with israel. help me navigate through the diplomatic nightmare. >> if only mr. morsi was sophisticated as we hope you from your comments make him out to be. let's remember here, eliot. he's the accidental candidate that became president who essentially is taking orders from the guardian council of the muslim brotherhood which is far more, far more anti-israel far more emphatic in its attitude toward supporting hamas. so it's very hard to say how this all plays...
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. >> steve israel runs the dccc, appreciate. >> thank you. [ jody ] four course feast. man it's great. the guests love it. [ male announcer ] red lobster's four course seafood feast is back. get soup, salad, cheddar bay biscuits, dessert and choose one of 7 entrees. four courses for only $15. offer ends soon. i'm jody gonzalez, red lobster manager and i sea food differently. [[vo]]...we're the idea nobody wants to hear. ...until the truth reveals itself. boat-rockers. and above all... and there's only one place you'll find us. weeknights on current tv. >> interesting, but may mott be getting the attention they deserve. story number one. president obama is in hot water with u.s. catholic leaders. they are angry that the president approved regulations that require religious organization toss include contraceptives in their employee healthcare plans. number two. there's fresh evidence that the decision by the susan g. komen foundation to cut breast cancer screening foundation planned parenthood was right-wing politics at its worst. according to a an anonymous source -- han
. >> steve israel runs the dccc, appreciate. >> thank you. [ jody ] four course feast. man it's great. the guests love it. [ male announcer ] red lobster's four course seafood feast is back. get soup, salad, cheddar bay biscuits, dessert and choose one of 7 entrees. four courses for only $15. offer ends soon. i'm jody gonzalez, red lobster manager and i sea food differently. [[vo]]...we're the idea nobody wants to hear. ...until the truth reveals itself. boat-rockers. and above...
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they see us saying we need more space with our ally israel. they see president obama and new york city the same day that netenyahu is here instead of meeting with him, he goes on a talk show. they see the secretary of defense walk them back. they are not changing their mind. that's what we have to do is change their mind -- >> how do you do it so quickly. look you both saw benjamin netenyahu hold up the picture of a bomb with a red line and talking about the red line being in spring. so can you solve this -- if the romney/ryan ticket is elected, can you solve this in two months before spring and avoid -- >> ryan: we can debate the time line whether it's that short of time or longer -- i agree it's probably longer. number two, it's -- >> you don't agree with that bomb -- >> ryan: look we both agree that to do this peacefully you have got them to change their minds. they are not changing their minds -- >> biden: let me tell you what the ayatollah sees. he sees his economy being crippled. the ayatollah sees 50% less exports of oil, he sees his ec
they see us saying we need more space with our ally israel. they see president obama and new york city the same day that netenyahu is here instead of meeting with him, he goes on a talk show. they see the secretary of defense walk them back. they are not changing their mind. that's what we have to do is change their mind -- >> how do you do it so quickly. look you both saw benjamin netenyahu hold up the picture of a bomb with a red line and talking about the red line being in spring. so...
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they see us saying we need more space with our ally israel. they see president obama and new york city the same day that netenyahu is here, instead of meeting with him, he goes on a talk show. they see the secretary of defense walk them back. they are not changing their mind. that's what we have to do is change their mind -- >> how do you do it so quickly. look, you both saw benjamin netenyahu hold up the picture of a bomb with a red line and talking about the red line being in spring. so can you solve this -- if the romney/ryan ticket is elected, can you solve this in two months before spring and avoid -- >> ryan: we can debate the time line whether it's that short of time or longer -- i agree it's probably longer. number two it's -- >> you don't agree with that bomb -- >> ryan: look we both agree that to do this peacefully you have got them to change their minds. they are not changing their minds -- >> biden: let me tell you what the ayatollah sees. he sees his economy being crippled. the ayatollah sees 50% less exports of oil, he sees his e
they see us saying we need more space with our ally israel. they see president obama and new york city the same day that netenyahu is here, instead of meeting with him, he goes on a talk show. they see the secretary of defense walk them back. they are not changing their mind. that's what we have to do is change their mind -- >> how do you do it so quickly. look, you both saw benjamin netenyahu hold up the picture of a bomb with a red line and talking about the red line being in spring. so...
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were coming forward with this kind of evidence, and we heard officials from great britain france and israel start to make claims about this. when that happens members of congress, especially the opposition party will be swarming all over this. you're going to get leaks so the president was ahead of this laying his cards on the table. this is what we know and this is what we're calling for. in the letter that he sent he said we're now pressing for the united nations investigation. you need to get united nations inspector into syria to build support for any action you want to take. >> john: a lot of people are curious what would be the members steps the u.s. military would take if authorized in the future and how might we go about implementing it. is that a concern? >> yes, it is a concern. this includes the chiefs, members of congress. and the administration itself is not anxious for a third fourth war in the middle east. the american public doesn't want that. but there are options that you have. you could do limited attack cruise missiles attacks, stand-off attacks on assad's key defense as
were coming forward with this kind of evidence, and we heard officials from great britain france and israel start to make claims about this. when that happens members of congress, especially the opposition party will be swarming all over this. you're going to get leaks so the president was ahead of this laying his cards on the table. this is what we know and this is what we're calling for. in the letter that he sent he said we're now pressing for the united nations investigation. you need to...
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between us and israel. we have iran, four years closer to a nuclear bomb. syria is not just the tragedy of 30,000 civilians being killed by a military but also a strategically significant player for america. the president's policies throughout the middle east began with an apology tour. and pursue a strategy of leading from behind and this strategy is unraveling before our very eyes. >> because we're closing in, i want to still get a lot of people in. i want to ask you something mr. president and have the governor quickly -- your secretary of state as i'm sure you know, has said that she takes full responsibility for the attack on the diplomatic mission in benghazi. does the buck stop with your secretary of state as far as what went on here? >> obama: secretary clinton has done an extraordinary job but she works for me. i'm the president. i'm always responsible. and that's why nobody's more interested in finding out exactly what happened than i do. the day after the attack, governor, i stood in the rose gar
between us and israel. we have iran, four years closer to a nuclear bomb. syria is not just the tragedy of 30,000 civilians being killed by a military but also a strategically significant player for america. the president's policies throughout the middle east began with an apology tour. and pursue a strategy of leading from behind and this strategy is unraveling before our very eyes. >> because we're closing in, i want to still get a lot of people in. i want to ask you something mr....
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had he said how i hate i was redistrict out of steve israel's district. i am now represented by peter king. yikes. >> paula move: man. talk about going from one of the best to one of the worst. >> find us @bpshow on twitter. >> bill: it's pretty clear from talking with steve israel and just watching the debate over this fiscal cliff that when it comes to the middle class, republicans don't give a rat's ass. right? >> they are pull yourself up by your boot straps even if you can't afford boots. they don't care if you are poor. it's your fault. when mitt romney said the 47% comment and when he was recovered on that finance call after losing the election saying that, you know, obama will be giving out presents to people and you had some serious people in the room and say mitt romney is wrong. he shouldn't be saying this. >> that's not how we feel they certainly govern like they feel that way. you can listen to talk shows and hear anybody underscore what mitt romney's sentiment was but as far as congress was, republicans gone like mitt romney talks. >> yeah.
had he said how i hate i was redistrict out of steve israel's district. i am now represented by peter king. yikes. >> paula move: man. talk about going from one of the best to one of the worst. >> find us @bpshow on twitter. >> bill: it's pretty clear from talking with steve israel and just watching the debate over this fiscal cliff that when it comes to the middle class, republicans don't give a rat's ass. right? >> they are pull yourself up by your boot straps even if...
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he is back from a ten-day visit to israel. he is tan, rested and he is ready, joe cirincione of the ploughshares fun. you are looking good. >> thank you. >> bill: all color-coordinated this morning. let's start, i have to tell you i have been to many happy events at the house in the last five years, welcoming football teams, basketball teams military heros, winners of the medal of honor, i have never experienced a spirit of celebration like i did yesterday in the rose garden yesterday when president obama named susan rice as his next national security advisor. it was significant on several fronts, right? >> yeah, absolutely. it's a welcome back. it's vindication, you got beaten up badly by the senate. they rejected you as secretary of state. well, you are back. you are national security advisor, so in your face. number two it is family. this is susan rice. she has been a close advisor to the president for years. she was one of the first national security officials to join up with his security team. i worked under here on the n
he is back from a ten-day visit to israel. he is tan, rested and he is ready, joe cirincione of the ploughshares fun. you are looking good. >> thank you. >> bill: all color-coordinated this morning. let's start, i have to tell you i have been to many happy events at the house in the last five years, welcoming football teams, basketball teams military heros, winners of the medal of honor, i have never experienced a spirit of celebration like i did yesterday in the rose garden...
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>> he's also going to talk about iran and israel. one of the reasons when people complain he doesn't have any bilats, why aren't you meeting with netanyahu his response have you talked to him? he's not getting to new york until wednesday because of the holiday. >> bill: that's right. because of comkip you are. -- because of yom kippur. he's not even there. >> he will address israel in his speech. i don't know if he had address ahmadinejad or not. i don't know. he might try to ignore him. >> bill: how about then -- we're talking with david jackson. david jackson covering the white house for "usa today." he's got the oval blog at usatoday.com and you can follow him on twitter at dj"usa today." then the president goes over to the clinton global initiative which kind of takes extra significance this year, doesn't it? given the fact that of course hillary's secretary of state but also bill clinton giving such a rousing pro-obama speech at the democratic national convention. they become really kind of buddies here. >> it is a bromance, mic
>> he's also going to talk about iran and israel. one of the reasons when people complain he doesn't have any bilats, why aren't you meeting with netanyahu his response have you talked to him? he's not getting to new york until wednesday because of the holiday. >> bill: that's right. because of comkip you are. -- because of yom kippur. he's not even there. >> he will address israel in his speech. i don't know if he had address ahmadinejad or not. i don't know. he might try to...
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meeting this afternoon getting the morning briefing as he always does meeting with shimon perez of israel and he has another campaign event over at the w hotel across the street from the white house. and then this evening, a very special dinner at the whitehouse where the president will award president shimon peres the presidential medal of freedom and then average dinner, there is a reception at the whitehouse tonight in honor of the perez. jay carney will be doing his press briefing today at 12:30 at the whitehouse. i will be there representing all of you when we come back bill burton from priorities u.s.a. supporting president obama with a new ad out. he will tell us all about it right here and ryan griffin from huffington post all in the next hour. >> this is the bill press show. ♪ >> good morning, everybody. good to see you today. it is wednesday june 13th. hello, and welcome. welcome to the full-court press here on current tv where we tackle the big stories of the day and take your calls at 866, 55 press and mitt romney, he is at it again says the federal government has nothing to
meeting this afternoon getting the morning briefing as he always does meeting with shimon perez of israel and he has another campaign event over at the w hotel across the street from the white house. and then this evening, a very special dinner at the whitehouse where the president will award president shimon peres the presidential medal of freedom and then average dinner, there is a reception at the whitehouse tonight in honor of the perez. jay carney will be doing his press briefing today at...